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Can someone get chronic pancreatitis without first getting acute pancreatitis?

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Yes.: You do not have to have acute panc to get chronic panc.

Dr Nieto and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2021

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Pancreatitis : Yes, some people develope chronic pancreatitis as first manifestation of the disease.

Dr BryantBruce agreed

Answered 9/30/2021

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